The Journal Star reports that newly-appointed circuit court judge, Kevin Lyons, has been appointed to a position in the Tazewell County Court House. So, it’s official. He’s Pekin’s problem now. The Peoria Journal Star announced he will be handling one…
Columns
The Un-lived Life of Russell Stone a novelette, part eight
by Cheryl Courtney Semick • • 0 Comments
Rachel walks to the elevator with Mrs. Stone’s journal in her hand. It is 8:45 a.m._____________________________________________ I don’t remember walking to the elevator. In fact, I don’t remember anything from the moment Mrs. Stone handed me her journal until I…
Serendipity: Self knowledge is essential
by Sandra Dempsey Post • • 0 Comments
Wisdom arrives more easily when I’m surrounded by silence. Early morning provides excellent opportunities for contemplation. A cup of coffee, a view of the rising sun, and reflections on times past are excellent components for soul searching. While such introspection…
West Peoria News for August 2011
by Sharon McBride • • 0 Comments
A reunion will be held August 29th, at 5:00 p.m. for all past members of the Calvin Coolidge Mother’s Club at the Lariat Club on Glen Avenue. Please share this information with anyone that is not in the West Peoria…
August Happenings
by Community Word Staff • • 0 Comments
Aug 2 – The Peoria Area Association of REALTORS® (PAAR) will hold a free seminar for the public on property assessment and the appeal process from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at 7307 Willowlake Court. To register call 688-8591. Aug 2…
Roger and Royce return
by Roger Monroe • • 0 Comments
WOAM 1350 radio is returning and so is “Breakfast with Royce and Roger.” My long-time friend and nationally known comedian Royce Elliott and I have agreed to terms with WOAM’s new owner, (Larry) Nelson Multi-Media. The station will resume operations…
Boycott WEEK advertisers
by Bill Knight • • 0 Comments
I’m going to watch a lot of WEEK-TV 25 in the next few weeks. I’m going to watch to see which companies advertise there, because I won’t patronize companies who, with their commercials, enrich a New York corporation that devalues…
Gramma’s Green Acre
by Dale Goodner • • 0 Comments
Hannah DeCaster could have been the poster child for ‘country girl living in town.’ Her farm background was evident throughout her home and yard. She had fruit trees, a huge garden, and a wide array of flowers. In her basement…
OMG! Black teens! RUN!
by Billy Dennis • • 0 Comments
What do you call it when black teenagers leave a party? A riot. I’m sure you’ve heard about it. At about 11:00 p.m. on June 24, a group of teenagers were vacating a house in the neighborhood of West Thrush…
The Un-lived Life of Russell Stone a novelette, part seven
by Cheryl Courtney Semick • • 0 Comments
Mrs. Stone’s story of the late Russell Stone hit a nerve in Rachel. It is 8:30 a.m. ___________________ The anger rising in me was shocking. I wanted to run like villagers do when the volcano they live by day in…